Rong Hou, M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1609138213 · Infectious Disease Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rong Hou, M.D., PH.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1609138213).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609138213
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., PH.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1609138213 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
245 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 134 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 41 | $142 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 28 | $170 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 26 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 16 | $95 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $77–$170 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 224 | 35 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 42 | — |
| Cefepime Hcl | 41 | 11 |
| Cephalexin | 41 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 20 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 19 | — |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 19 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-06-10
- Last updated
- 2019-01-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rong Hou's NPI number?
- Rong Hou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609138213, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rong Hou's specialty?
- Rong Hou is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rong Hou located?
- Rong Hou's practice location on file with NPPES is 1402 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63104-1004.
- What is Rong Hou's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rong Hou is (314) 577-8762.
- Does Rong Hou accept Medicare?
- Rong Hou is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rong Hou's NPI active?
- Yes — Rong Hou's NPI (1609138213) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-01-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.